The Swiss Embassy is operating at reduced capacity for consular services and visas, which is expected to last until the end of January 2022.
During this time, only urgent matters can be processed.
For urgent requests, please send us an email:
Visa matters: addisababa.visa@eda.admin.ch
Important COVID-19 Information updated 28.06.2021
On June 23, 2021, the Federal Council decided to lift the entry restrictions for persons from third countries who are vaccinated.
For vaccinated third-country nationals, the regular entry requirements will apply again from June 26, 2021.
Entry restrictions continue to apply to foreign nationals who are not vaccinated and are without rights of free movement, entering from risk countries or regions and who do not belong to any of the exceptional categories of the Covid 19 Regulation 3.
For additional information, please consult the webpage of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).
The Travelcheck allows you to check whether and under what conditions you can enter Switzerland.
The Visa Section of the Embassy of Switzerland in Addis Ababa accepts only visa application for Schengen Visa for persons that are vaccinated or for cases of special necessity.
Please note:
The online booking system for appointments is suspended. For booking an appointments please send an email to addisababa.visa@eda.admin.ch
For vaccinated persons: Indicate that you are vaccinated or will be vaccinated before your departure.
For cases of special necessity: Submit by email the proofs of special necessity. You might find information of the required proofs on the above-mentioned webpage of the State Secretariat for Migration SEM.
Long waiting times are to be expected. Calculate enough lead time to get an appointment to submit the visa application.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are special rules for people entering Switzerland. Please refer to the information of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).
Holders of an expired Schengen visa, who could not use the visa due to Corona travel restrictions, cannot receive a free substitute visa.
Various regulations apply for entering Switzerland. A basic distinction is made between citizens of the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries and those of other countries. The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) is the responsible authority in Switzerland.
Since Switzerland’s adherence to the Schengen and Dublin agreements came into force (12 December 2008), Swiss representations abroad are able to issue certain categories of visa, depending on the length of stay and purpose of the journey in Switzerland. Please select one of the following options.
